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Penne Penne Song Lyrics – Ayali

From Ayali – Web Series · 2023

Lyricist
Muthu
Singer
Revaa
Music director
Revaa
Details
Ayali – Web Series2023

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Female
Oh pennae! pennae!Oh woman! Oh woman!
Adiyae! adiyae!Hey girl! Hey girl!
En kannae! kannae!My precious! My precious!
Adiyae! adiyae!Hey girl! Hey girl!
Female
Oh pennae! pennae!Oh woman! Oh woman!
Adiyae! adiyae!Hey girl! Hey girl!
En kannae! kannae!My precious! My precious!
Adiyae! adiyae!Hey girl! Hey girl!
Female
Lesa parakkuraFlying lightly
Kaatha medhakkuraFloating like the breeze
Vaanam thodathodaAs the sky gets closer
Mela parakkuraFlying higher and higher
Female
Oh pennae! pennae!Oh woman! Oh woman!
Adiyae! adiyae!Hey girl! Hey girl!
Female
Thaena inikkirenI taste sweet like honey
Paattaa padikkirenI sing like a song
Penaa maiyilaIn the ink of a pen
Thanaa pookkurenI bloom on my own
Female
Oh pennae! pennae!Oh woman! Oh woman!
Adiyae! adiyae!Hey girl! Hey girl!
En kannae! kannae!My precious! My precious!
Adiyae! adiyae!Hey girl! Hey girl!
Female
Lesa parakkuraFlying lightly
Kaatha medhakkuraFloating like the breeze
Vaanam thodathodaAs the sky gets closer
Mela parakkuraFlying higher and higher
Female
Kootil adaiyuraTrapped inside a cage
Veetu kili ivaThis house parrot
Kaattaa parthadhumUpon seeing the wild forest
Aatam poduraaDances with joy

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This uplifting song from the acclaimed web series 'Ayali' serves as a triumphant ode to female empowerment, education, and liberation. It contrasts the life of a young girl traditionally confined like a caged parrot ('Veetu kili') with her emerging freedom upon discovering the vast possibilities of the world, education, and self-identity. The lyrics emphasize joy, soaring to new heights, and blooming independently through the power of the pen and knowledge.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Adukkuthodar (Repetition)

Oh pennae! pennae!

The repetition of words like 'pennae! pennae!' and 'adiyae! adiyae!' creates an affectionate, rhythmic call to the young girl.

Metaphor (Uvamai)

Veetu kili iva / Kaattaa parthadhum

The young girl constrained by societal customs is metaphorically described as a house parrot ('Veetu kili') that rejoices upon seeing the wild forest.

Ethirhai (Rhyme Scheme)

Lesa parakkura / Kaatha medhakkura

The second letter rhyming in 'Lesa parakkura' and 'Kaatha medhakkura' provides a pleasing musical flow.

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Trivia

Ayali (2023) is a critically acclaimed Tamil web series starring Abi Nakshatra that powerfully addresses patriarchal customs, female education, and taboos surrounding puberty in rural Tamil Nadu. Composer Revaa's score and songs played a crucial role in delivering its emotional and empowering narrative impact.

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